beer me podcast: Recent Episodes
Patrick McBride and Paul Priest
Special Episode ... Beer Me Podcast got to Co-Host a special Beer Tasting Event at Founders Brewing as part of the International Association of Emergency Managers event in Grand Rapids, MI.
This is a recording of that event. Learn about tasting notes on 6 of Founders awesome Beers while learning some Emergency Management stuff. Many thanks to those that attended and all the Emergency Managers for the service they continue to provide during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Thank you to our co hosts Mark Van Dyke and Jan Glarum.
BTW IAP = Incident Action Plan ... we know you know what IPA is !!!!!
Links for Founders and International Association of Emergency Managers.
https://foundersbrewing.com/?age-gate=verified
https://www.iaem.org/usconf/special-events/Tours
A great way to close out summer ... Beer Boat Wednesday!
Sampling Highlights:
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Zombie Dust from Three Floyds Brewing 6.2% ABV ; IBU 62
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Leffe Blonde Ale 6.6% ABV
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Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quad 9.7% ABV ; IBU 21
Stories from Leffe abbey in Belgium and "Never leave your wingman !"
Paul, Marty and I support local Brewing by visiting Two Guys Brewing in Wyoming, MI.
Great Beer ... Great Food! Best Cuban sandwich ever!
Station 3 Oatmeal Stout was yummy!
Website: https://twoguys-brewing.com/
Beer Me Podcast talks with David Olson Chef from the Live Fire Republic about pointers on Beer and Food Pairings!
Great tips on doing a Beer (Me) Food Pairing party for your Friends or significant other on Valentines Day!
Here is an example from David's Great Website:
https://livefirerepublic.com/live-fire-beurre-biere-oysters/
@LiveFireRepublic on social media!
David's top three tips for Beer and Food Pairings:
1) Compliment!
2) Nothing Over Powering
3) Explore and Try New Things
Pairing Ideas by Beer Style:
Lager - BBQ, Spicy Foods and Salad
Amber Ale - Pizza
Brown Ale - Fish, especially Blackend Fish
Porter / Stouts - Wild Game
IPA - Steak and Mexican Foods
Some Photo's from our Imperial Stout and Food Sampling:
Merry Christmas from the Beer Me Podcast!
Episode 18 explains where we were for the " Covid Quarter" ; Beer Industry News; Porter Style Review and finally suggestions on Beer / Food Pairings as well as Beer Cocktail Drinks. Great info for your Holiday ( Size restricted ? ) Family get togethers.
Beer and Food Pairing information link:
https://www.pintsandplates.com/pairings-and-recipes
Founders Beer Cocktails:
https://foundersbrewing.com/latest-news/2020/quarantine-beer-cocktails/
Beer me Podcast Episode # 17
Industry Insider is the theme of this months podcast with Pat and Paul. With the help of some industry insiders from all three tiers of the business. Learn about the following:
Covid 19 Impact on the Beer Industry
Trends for Off and On premise Business
Good for you IPA's !
Happy Hour Trivia
Which Oktoberfest Brew do the pros like best?
And so much more ... hope you enjoy and Cheers!
Beer me Podcast #16 we Celebrate July 4th by reviewing IPA's from Flying Dog Brewery from Fredericksburg, MD.
We also highlight Paul's Pryro Tech skills with Beer themed Fireworks!
https://www.flyingdog.com/
Welcome Back to On Premise Beer Drinking!
Pat and Paul share stories about the new environment for drinking Beer at On Premise locations in Michigan.
We had a great " First" experience at New Holland Brewery - Knickabocker in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
See our Facebook page for some great photos of Paul!
Beer Me Podcast Episode 14 -
With the current Covid-19 Situation producing some extra at home time why not learn about German Beer.
In this episode we talk to David Ringler - Director of Happiness and owner at Cedar Springs Brewing Company about German Beer.
This guy knows German Beer !
Learn about of a few of the topics listed below:
- German Brewing culture
- Using Beer Recipes hundreds of years old
- Reinheitsgebot - German Purity Law
- Royal Rights
- German Beer Styles
- Proper Glassware
https://csbrew.com/
"A trip to Munich with out the Plane fare"
So Munich Oktoberfest is on your bucket list?
Need to listen to this one ... full of tips from Dave Ringler Owner of Cedar Springs Brewing in Cedar Springs, MI (Specializing in German Beers) and Doug, John and Pat who have attended Oktoberfest in Munich!
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Learn about the history of Oktoberfest
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What is "Puke Hill"?
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Learn about what the Girls Bows on their dresses mean!
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Who are the Big 6 breweries at Munich Oktoberfest?
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Monday is a good day to attend
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Drinking shoes does not equal sandals!
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Even in Germany... moderation is the key
Many thanks to Dave Ringler at Cedar Springs Brewing for his expertise, hospitality and Doug Bylski / John O'Dowd for their time and stories!
Look for photos on the Beer me Podcast Facebook page!
www.csbrew.com
@CedarSprings BC
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Paul and Pat at the Beer Me Podcast.
Episode 12 is an interview with Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery & Supply owner Matt Michiels.
Notes:
- Want to learn about starting a craft brewery?
- Matt had a " Beer Shed" with a handmade cellar
- Learn about Extract vs All Malt Brewing
- "Create the Environment"
- Life style vs ROI
- "I want to ride my Bike to work!"
- Building "Culture"
- Beer City USA ... How did it happen!
Beer Me Podcast Episode #11 takes us to Gravel Bottom Brewery in Ada, MI to sample some tasty Stouts and Porters.
Link for article on History of Porters and Stouts:
https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2016/02/29/beerology-the-history-of-stouts/
Many thanks to Matt, Jeff and Haley at Gravel Bottom Brewery. Great place, great people!
Link for Beer Descriptions:
https://gravelbottom.com/
Photos and more info the Beer Me Podcast Facebook page.
Note: Mention in podcast that Ray Daniels is 6 feet under ... nope Ray still licking and running the Cicerone program confused with Michael Jackson the famous Beer Historian my apologies!
Beer me Podcast Episode 10 - New Product Alert - Bell's Double Two Hearted Ale Double American IPA
City Built Brewing, Grand Rapids,MI - Bridge Blast Beer Event
Great Beer and Food Pairings !
Paul almost lost a bag ...
https://citybuiltbrewing.com/
Beer me Podcast - Episode # 8
- Michigan Winterfest Review
- Paul's Japan " Beer" Trip
- What's a " Troadie" ?
- Final / Final
- Bell's Official - Hazy Style IPA
- Sierra Nevada Brut IPA - Extra Dry IPA
Pat and Paul have some fun walking around Michigan's Winter Beer Fest http://www.mibeer.com/winter-festival
Sampling Great Beer one 3 oz sample at a time!
Highlights:
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Steve's " Time Checks"
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City Brewing
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Storm Cloud
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Paul's "Porta" Studio!
Beer Me Podcast Episode #6
New Holland Brewing - Jon Boer - Head Brewer Special Projects
Pat and Paul talk to Jon about the tasty Beer at New Holland Brewing.
- 100 is a great number!
- Jon's parents know how to vacation!
- White Stout?
- Raw Beer?
- Final, Final : Batch 100 Imperial Rye Stout
Link to New Holland Brewing 2019 Line up
http://newhollandbrew.com/beer/
Link for New Releases from New Holland on Untapped:
https://untappd.com/newhollandbrew/beer
Beer me Podcast Episode 05 Pat and Paul visit Elk Brewing in Grand Rapids. We discuss Beer with Eric Karns and Eric Tarpinian from Elk Brewing.
Show Highlights:
- Eric and Eric's 1st Beer!
- The story of Elk Brewing
- Brewers: Chefs and Chemists
- Porter was the start!
- PB&J in the can
- Paul's Porter Pledge
- Paul Who?
- Final, Final: Elk Brewing ESB (Extra Special Bitter)
- www.elkbrewing.com
Pat and Paul do their first remote broadcast from the Be Hoppy Brewing Company. Learn about Home Brewing and the Brewing Process while we make Real, Real Naughty Santa a Russian Imperial Stout.
Photos and video of this episode on the Beer me Podcast FaceBook page.
Beer me Podcast - Episode 03
Pat and Paul discuss Oktoberfest and Beer Styles.
Show notes:
BJCP (Beer Judging Certification Program) Style Notes:
https://www.bjcp.org/stylecenter.php
"Get into the weeds" ... Golf not fishing ! Ha !
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/225595/whats-the-origin-of-the-phrase-into-the-weeds
History of Oktoberfest
https://www.infoplease.com/bier-here
IPA History
http://allaboutbeer.com/beer_style/india-pale-ale/
Bell's Two Hearted Ale
https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer/year-round/two-hearted-ale
Bell's Two Hearted - Best Beer in America
https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer/year-round/two-hearted-ale
Beer me Podcast Episode 02
Welcome and thank you for joining us for Beer Me podcast #2. Today Pat and Paul attempt to try to take you down a path of insight and experience on what to do if you plan on drinking all day. As you listen you easily hear how the conversation is more about one of their favorite weekends out of the year; The Chicago Air and Water show. None the less, entertaining as always! Cheers and enjoy a Little Pull!
Show Notes:
Bud Light Lime in the can commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b994hRcizU4
Beer Judging Certification Program (BJCP) website:
https://www.BJCP.org
Kegworks Beer Glass Guide:
https://www.kegworks.com/blog/beer-glassware-guide-beer-glass-types-uses/
Sam Adams Beer Glass:
https://www.samueladamsstore.com/samueladamsstore/age.asp?nextpage=%2Fsamueladamsstore%2F%2Fdept%2Easp%3Fdept%5Fid%3D2100
Episode 01 Notes:
Pat and Paul introduce themselves and review topics they will cover in the Beer Me Podcast.
Includes some fun beer stories and a review of "Final, Final" segment.